Woodland Plantation House and the 1811 Slave Revolt

The Woodland Plantation House in LaPlace, Louisiana, has been acquired by Black owners for the first time, and it holds historical significance as the site where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began. The Descendants Project, a non-profit organization, plans to preserve the house as a museum to reinterpret the 1811 uprising and confront racism, celebrating the contributions of the enslaved individuals who lived there. The project aims to create restorative, descendant-engaged tourism by highlighting the architectural skill and artistic endeavors of the enslaved.